Care Quality Commission · Awarded contract

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Research Services for Adult Social Care Safety Management System Practices

Awarded 18 Aug 2025

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Awarded18 Aug 2025

Value£119,598.10

SupplierI.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED

AgencyCare Quality Commission

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 8mo ago7mo term

Awarded 18 Aug 2025Expired 13 Mar 2026

About

Care Quality Commission awarded a contract to I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED for research services to gauge levels of awareness, understanding of and engagement with activities commonly associated with Safety Management Systems in the Adult Social Care sector.

The research covers safety management policies, clear accountabilities and responsibilities for safety, hazard identification, incident response, risk mitigation measures, employee participation, management of change, communication of safety information, training of staff in safety, emergency preparedness, and involving people requiring care and support and the public in safety considerations.

The procurement was undertaken through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework Lot 9 - Effective Social Care, following the Further Competition Process.

The contract is awarded for a total of 7 months, with a total awarded value of up to £119,598.1 including any optional contract extensions.

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